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- 11:43 PMAll clear
Current traffic conditions are clear in both directions with no backups reported. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 10:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 10:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 9:47 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to head out are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:47 PMAll clear
As of Thursday, March 12th at 8:56 p.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those planning travel through the upcoming weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:48 PMAll clear
Current traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:48 PMAll clear
Current traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 6:47 PMAll clear
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed with travel times reaching 19 minutes, while westbound traffic remains normal at approximately 7 minutes. As of 6:56 PM on Thursday, March 12th, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:47 PMAll clear
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed, while westbound lanes remain clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:47 PMAll clear
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays, while westbound travel remains clear. As of 6:56 PM on Thursday, March 12, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for 5.5 miles, with the backup starting at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:11 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, eastbound traffic is backed up for 5.5 miles starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:56 PM on Thursday, March 12, eastbound traffic is experiencing a six-mile backup starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound travel remains clear with normal traffic flow. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:41 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile backup starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard). Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays, despite a left lane closure on the bridge for two-way traffic preparation.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:41 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile backup starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard). Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays, despite a left lane closure on the bridge for two-way traffic preparation.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:26 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, eastbound US 50 is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), roughly 7.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays, despite a left lane closure on the bridge to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 5:03 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up 7.5 miles starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), with travel times significantly higher than usual. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, and two-way traffic operations are currently suspended. Westbound traffic remains normal.
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up 7.5 miles starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), with travel times significantly higher than usual. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, and two-way traffic operations are currently suspended. Westbound traffic remains normal.
- 4:48 PMFog advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting six miles back at the Severn River Bridge. While travel times heading east are much higher than normal, westbound traffic remains clear. Heavy fog has resulted in reduced visibility across the bridge, and two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting six miles back at the Severn River Bridge. While travel times heading east are much higher than normal, westbound traffic remains clear. Heavy fog has resulted in reduced visibility across the bridge, and two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 4:32 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up 5.5 miles starting at Exit 27 (Ritchie Highway), resulting in significantly longer travel times, while westbound traffic remains normal. Wind warnings are currently in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, and two-way traffic operations are suspended at this time. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use extra caution when crossing the bridge.
- 4:18 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing heavy delays starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), approximately 4.5 miles from the bridge, as well as at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, so drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use extra caution. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended due to these conditions. Westbound travel remains normal.
- 4:18 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing heavy delays starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), approximately 4.5 miles from the bridge, as well as at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, so drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use extra caution. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended due to these conditions. Westbound travel remains normal.
- 4:03 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is heavily delayed, with backups starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road) and stretching approximately 3.5 miles from the bridge. Additional congestion is reported near the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 27. While westbound travel remains clear and at normal speeds, eastbound travel times are significantly higher than usual. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, which has suspended two-way traffic operations. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 4:03 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently facing heavy delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the bridge. While westbound travel remains normal, eastbound travel times are significantly higher than the typical duration. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, and two-way traffic flow is currently unavailable. Drivers of high-profile vehicles, such as box trailers, should exercise caution. Additional eastbound delays are present at the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 27.
- 3:48 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is heavily delayed with backups starting 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29A and additional congestion beginning near the Severn River Bridge at Exit 27. While westbound travel remains normal, the bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Because of these conditions, two-way traffic operations are not in effect, and drivers of high-profile vehicles like house or box trailers should use extra caution during the crossing.
- 3:33 PMWind advisory
Significant eastbound delays currently begin three miles from the bridge at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road) and also at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, preventing the use of two-way traffic patterns. Those driving house trailers, box trailers, or other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution while crossing.
- 3:33 PMWind advisory
Significant eastbound delays currently begin three miles from the bridge at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road) and also at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, preventing the use of two-way traffic patterns. Those driving house trailers, box trailers, or other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution while crossing.
- 3:18 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), approximately three miles from the Bay Bridge, with additional eastbound congestion beginning at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, and drivers of box trailers, house trailers, or other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution while crossing. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended as officials continue to monitor these conditions.
- 3:03 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic remains normal. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, so drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution. Two-way traffic operations are not currently in effect.
- 2:48 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), while westbound travel remains normal. The bridge is under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, requiring house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles to use caution. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended due to these conditions.
- 2:33 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently normal. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, and two-way traffic operations are suspended. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
- 2:33 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently normal. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, and two-way traffic operations are suspended. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
- 2:17 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 2:02 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 2:02 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 1:48 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently normal with no delays in either direction. Wind warnings are in effect as sustained wind speeds are between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing the bridge.
- 1:33 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 1:41 PM on Thursday, March 12th, the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 1:03 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
- 1:03 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
- 12:48 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 12:48 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 12:18 PMWind advisory
As of 12:26 PM on Thursday, March 12th, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel times. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 12:18 PMWind advisory
As of 12:26 PM on Thursday, March 12th, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel times. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 12:03 PMWind advisory
As of Thursday afternoon, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal travel times. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise extra caution during their crossing.
- 12:03 PMWind advisory
As of Thursday afternoon, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal travel times. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise extra caution during their crossing.
- 11:48 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. While travel times are standard, the bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained winds between 40 and 49 mph. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are strictly prohibited from crossing.
- 11:33 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. However, the bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 mph, meaning house trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 11:18 AMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Wind restrictions are in effect with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 mph, prohibiting house trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles from crossing. Westbound traffic is currently moving at normal speeds.
- 11:03 AMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Wind restrictions are in effect due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 mph. Consequently, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing. Westbound travel times remain near normal.
- 10:48 AMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge, while westbound travel remains normal. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained speeds between 40 and 49 mph. Consequently, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 10:33 AMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge, while westbound traffic remains clear. Due to sustained winds between 40 and 49 mph, the bridge is under wind restrictions; house trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 10:33 AMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge, while westbound traffic remains clear. Due to sustained winds between 40 and 49 mph, the bridge is under wind restrictions; house trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 10:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 mph. Consequently, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 10:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 mph. Consequently, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 10:03 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. However, the bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 mph. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 10:03 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction, but wind restrictions are in effect. Sustained wind speeds are between 40 and 49 mph. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 9:48 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained speeds between 40 and 49 mph. Because of these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 9:48 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained speeds between 40 and 49 mph. Because of these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 9:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. While the westbound right lane is closed due to debris, flow remains normal. However, wind restrictions are in effect with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 mph. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 9:03 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 9:11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12th. While traffic is moving at normal speeds, the bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 mph. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 9:03 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 9:11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12th. While traffic is moving at normal speeds, the bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 mph. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 8:03 AMAll clear
There are no delays on the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, March 12th at 11 a.m. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds in both eastbound and westbound directions.
- 7:33 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is currently moving at normal speeds. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
- 7:18 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 7:03 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 7:03 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 7:03 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 6:03 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds.
For those traveling this weekend, the best times to head out are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 6:03 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds.
For those traveling this weekend, the best times to head out are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 5:03 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 4:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 3:33 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel times. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 2:48 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays reported in either direction. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution during their crossing.
- 2:23 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
- 2:23 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.